Salt and Pepper Sets

Shake Up Mealtime with Salt and Pepper Sets

Seasoned chefs know that a good salt and pepper set is all you need to alleviate the grind of mealtime. Both salt mills and pepper grinders are essential for a tasty meal, whether it’s being prepared by a beginner home cook or gourmet culinary artist. What’s the difference between mills, shakers and grinders, you ask? Salt mills (also called salt grinders) work best when filled with pure rock salt or extra-coarse sea salt. Why? Because each type of salt is easy to grind down into tiny palatable crystals for your eating pleasure. Salt shakers, on the other hand, hold and dispense preserved iodized table and kosher salts. Likewise, pepper grinders are designed to crack open whole peppercorns, releasing the aromas and shaking out fresh black pepper flakes. It’s good strategy to keep tall wood or glass grinders on the kitchen counter, near the stove—their proximity to the food prep area and the convenient size of the set make it easy to season as you go. For the dining table, look for salt and pepper sets that make a statement, such as those that come in whimsical shapes and shiny finishes—adding a layer of fun to meals with friends and family.